Events
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Apr 4
Navigating Money Challenges
April 4, 2024 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom
Dealing with sudden income loss is very stressful. Learn tools to help you manage your finances and debts.
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Apr 22
Fiscally Ready Communities: Capital Asset Management and Planning
April 22, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM
This session will cover the basics of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - best practices, and give participants a chance to share techniques that have worked for their community.
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May 9
Fiscally Ready Communities: Managing Internal Controls
May 9, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM
This training will include a deep dive into internal controls. It will cover what internal controls are, why you need them, how they help your community, how to implement them, and where to start.
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Jun 3
Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting
June 3, 2024 10:00AM – 11:30AM
This webinar will include a deep dive into best practices related to fees, fines, purchasing, receipting, and more. It will cover what they are, why such policies are necessary, and how to get started on implementation.
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Jun 18
Avoiding Predatory Lending in Housing and Other Loans
June 18, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Recognize predatory lending tactics before they affect you.
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Aug 1
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer Series)
August 1, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
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Aug 8
Governing Essentials: Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (Summer Series)
August 8, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Parliamentary Procedure based on Roberts’ Rules of Order, is the most widely used parliamentary authority. This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
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Aug 15
Governing Essentials: Components of Extraordinary Governance (Summer Series)
August 15, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Components of Extraordinary Governance draws the best ideas together for a thorough overview of board governance. This session will help your board apply the components to impact in your community.